The year 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of the commencement of Queensland’s current portfolio committee system. Having advocated for improvements via a review for now 2 years, it was an honour to sit on a panel with...
Read MoreThis development was first brought to our attention in 2019 at which time we investigated with both the Minister for Infrastructure and Planning and the Minister for Environment what was possible to save this habitat. The...
Read MorePeople often ask about how local government fits into the state government legislation that provides its head of powers and who has oversight of them. These questions are usually asked when something goes wrong, or people feel...
Read MoreWith the ongoing discussion in our community regarding the government response to COVID-19 and the misinterpretations and misinformation being shared, our office has been inundated with queries and concerns. In response, we have...
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From historic debates in Parliament to magical spring events across the electorate, it has been...
Read MoreRecently, the issue of whether media companies were the ‘publishers’ of comments made by third-party Facebook users on their Facebook pages was determined. On 8 September 2021, the High Court (by a 5:2 majority), held to a...
Read MoreA shorter update from this meeting due to notification that Noosa Council has filed their court case against the quarry. There is much related to this that could not be discussed further due to the legal proceedings, however,...
Read MoreThe Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee (NRSAC) is preparing recommendations for Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) as part of its planned safety review of vessel speed in the Noosa River in coming months. In addition, the...
Read MoreWith the emergency accommodation situation now stabilized with available rooms on standby, this meeting concentrated on those mid- and long-term solutions that we have been progressing. To have major stakeholders in the same...
Read MoreIt was a momentous week in Parliament with the passing of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill (VAD) 2021. It has been a long journey, and when I think it was in 2018 that I first asked for the inquiry into VAD, I am almost aghast...
Read MoreAs previously reported, including at the Kin Kin Roundtable and through social media, road widening will be undertaken on approximately 800 metres of Kin Kin Road, from just south of Loombah Street to just north of Williams...
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Welcome to Spring everyone! Longer and warmer days, the joy of blooms and the warming of our...
Read MoreThe Estimates Hearings follow the presentation of the Queensland 2021 Budget, then Committees table their reports with MP’s Statement of Reservations included, with the delivery of speeches giving voice to budget items, as well...
Read MoreIn response to community concerns brought forward to our office regarding pedestrian facilities at Reserve Street Pomona, we have sought advice from the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). TMR have advised that they...
Read MorePreliminary works for Stage 1 of the Tewantin Bypass will begin later this month. This will include relocation of the water main followed by major works to build the new roundabout. Throughout the works, lower speed limits will...
Read MoreKIN KIN RD SURVEY –We received 161 total responses, from 500 initially sent out via Australia Post and a further 450 delivered after Australia Post failed many with the first delivery. This survey was regarding whether Sandy...
Read MoreFollowing inquiries as to what the correct procedures are for reporting wildlife injuries and fatalities, there are a number of contacts. For assistance and advice about what to do if you find a sick, injured or orphaned animal,...
Read MoreAs some may be aware, our office has been running the Be: Noosa Connect-SCUH Transport Pilot which aims to assist those in our community that have no other means to attend medical appointments and are left stranded by our...
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If last month resembled being in a tumble dryer, this month is more like a cyclone, and I am still...
Read MoreExtended lockdowns, COVID-19 restrictions, and the impacts of, have brought some intense reactions within our community. The lockdowns themselves are devastating in multiple ways to our small businesses and staff, as well to...
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